Arugula and Spinach Salad

Arugula and Spinach Salad – Prepare simple arugula and spinach salad when you need a side dish in a pinch. All you need is fresh spinach, arugula, and sliced radishes to create an in-season base for this salad that pairs perfectly with grilled chicken, shrimp, steak, or roasted vegetables.

DO SPINACH AND ARUGULA GO TOGETHER?

Combine spinach and arugula for a refreshing salad blend that is delicious and healthy. The peppery arugula complements fresh spinach to make a great base you can build upon to make the salad your own. Toss the greens with other in-season ingredients like fresh radishes to brighten and elevate the flavor.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

• Arugula and Spinach: Use an equal amount of each for the base of this salad that’s full of fresh flavor.
• Radishes: Sliced radishes are a bright and colorful addition to the salad. Plus, they are in season around the same time as spinach and arugula.
• Sherry Shallot Dressing

SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS

There are many ways to make an arugula and spinach salad. We provide the base for the salad in this recipe, but there is room to get creative and experiment with tasty additions.

• Fruit: My husband has a sweet tooth, so for his salads, I always add a bit of fruit, like fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, or dried cranberries.
• Nuts and Seeds: Sprinkle nuts and seeds like toasted pecans, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds over the salad for a tasty crunch and added fiber and healthy fat.
• Cheese: Add savoriness to the salad by finishing it with crumbled goat, feta, or bleu cheese. Shaved parmesan would also be delicious.
• Vegetables: Swap out the radishes for other vegetables like thinly sliced red onions, shallots, or bell peppers. Similar to our fall kale salad, you can add air fryer acorn or butternut squash if you prefer vegetables that are a bit more filling.

HOW TO MAKE ARUGULA AND SPINACH SALAD 

The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.

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DRESSING FOR ARUGULA SPINACH SALAD

I prefer to pair this salad with vinaigrette, like our tangy homemade salad dressing with nutritional yeast or sherry shallot dressing. However, spinach and arugula tossed with homemade pesto are just as delicious.

WHAT PAIRS WELL WITH ARUGULA AND SPINACH?

• Sriracha Salmon, Baked Flounder, Furikake Salmon, Blackened Mahi-Mahi
• Pan-Seared Shrimp
• Lamb Shoulder Chop
• Baked Chicken Thighs with Salmoriglio Sauce

WHAT TO DO WITH THE LEFTOVERS 

• Refrigerate – Store the salad and the dressing in separate containers; they will keep for 3-4 days.

MORE SALAD RECIPES:

• Cucumber Beet Salad
• Piyaz
• Cucumber Carrot Salad
• Shirazi Salad